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SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 A Scottsdale family heard scratching above their heads and called an exterminator expecting rats or a raccoon. Instead, they found bobcats living in their attic.<\/p>\n

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Verner Swenson with Critter Evictors Wildlife Control was called to investigate the strange noises.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe saw some eyes glowing back at us and we realized very quickly it wasn\u2019t a raccoon, it was bobcats,\u201d Swenson said.<\/p>\n

Swenson said his company typically deals with rats in attics, but this call was different. He recorded video showing the bobcats had turned the attic into a den.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s hard to say how many were in there. We did see mom and then heard a couple things crawling around in the back,\u201d Swenson said.<\/p>\n

Bobcats hunt in neighborhoods<\/h2>\n

According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, bobcats will sometimes hunt for meals in neighborhoods or even make dens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re looking for mainly like the bigger birds that we tend to feed, our doves, quail and stuff like that we see in our neighborhoods,\u201d said Darren Julian, urban wildlife specialist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. \u201cBut also rabbits and rodents, things like that. Occasionally they\u2019ll prey on small dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bobcats may visit an area to find food, water, shelter or the space they need to live, according to Arizona Game and Fish. Food may include birds, rodents, rabbits, poultry, other small livestock and small unattended pets. Water in pools, birdbaths, fountains and pets\u2019 water dishes can attract bobcats.<\/p>\n

Shelter for bobcats can include rooftops, sheds, patios and decks. Small spaces can also make attractive dens, such as planters, trash piles or sheds. Bobcats are attracted to thick brush, shade and unoccupied yards, where they will sometimes rest during the day or bask in the sun.<\/p>\n

Prevention tips<\/h2>\n

Game and Fish recommends homeowners inspect their property for holes or gaps where wildlife could den up and seal them. Homeowners should not leave out pet food.<\/p>\n

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The department also recommends motion-activated sprinklers to deter bobcats.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust like a domestic cat, they don\u2019t like being soaking wet,\u201d Julian said.<\/p>\n

Removal requires patience<\/h2>\n

Once bobcats are already set up, getting them to leave can be difficult. Trapping and relocating them does not work because they will likely return.<\/p>\n

Game and Fish and Swenson said the goal is to make the bobcats feel unwelcome.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we will do is put a little bit of pressure on that animal so she will self-evict if you will,\u201d Swenson said. \u201cWhat we\u2019ll do is come up there every 24 hours. We will tape over the holes, leave our scent on things and just us being there, our presence.\u201d<\/p>\n

What to do if you encounter a bobcat<\/h2>\n

Game and Fish recommends scaring the bobcat off with loud noises or spraying it with a garden hose.<\/p>\n

If the animal is confined, open a gate, have everyone leave the area and allow it to leave on its own. If it is still confined the following day or trapped inside a residence, contact a wildlife control business or Game and Fish.<\/p>\n

Homeowners should check for kittens in the area. If kittens are present, consider tolerating them for a few weeks until they are large enough to leave the area with their mother.<\/p>\n

On the rare occasion that a bobcat bites a person or appears hyperactive, there may be health concerns. Contact your county animal control office. If it attacks, fight back. Avoid the area and stay indoors.<\/p>\n

Call your local Arizona Game and Fish Department office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. After hours and on weekends, a dispatcher is available at 623-236-7201.<\/p>\n

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